Question

Find the number if 5% of it is 24% of 15.5.

Answer 1

Of means multiply and is means equals

5% * Number =24% * 15.5

Change the percents to decimals

.05 N = .24*15.5

.05 N = 3.72

Divide each side by .05

.05N/.05 = 3.72/.05

N = 74.4

The number is 74.4